Designing workplaces for neurodivergent employees: four priorities for FM teams
Facto Magazine
An estimated one in five people is neurodivergent — with autism, ADHD or dyslexia. Organisations are increasingly adapting workplace environments, and facility management teams play a pivotal role in making these adjustments effective.
FM Radar's 3 takeaways:
- One in five employees is neurodivergent — a substantial proportion of any workforce
- Physical environment factors like noise, lighting and layout are critical enablers of inclusion
- FM teams should embed neurodiversity considerations into standard workplace design frameworks
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